Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Hits 4,000 As Rescuers Search in Remote Mountain Regions
The death toll following this weekend\'s severe earthquake in Nepal has risen to beyond 4,000 as aid workers scramble to find survivors and provide assistance.
Three Americans Dead in Avalanche Following Massive Nepal Earthquake
Three Americans were among the thousands killed when a massive earthquake on Saturday triggered an avalanche near the Nepal's Mount Everest base camp.
Nepal Exodus Begins as Thousands Flee Quake-Ravaged Capital Amid Aftershocks; Over 3,700 Dead
At least 940,000 children in areas struck by the 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Nepal are "in urgent need of humanitarian assistance," according to UNICEF.
Terror Attack Plot on Church in France: 3 Held, Prime Suspect Identified By Police
Three people are in the custody of the French police after they were suspected of being the accomplices of an Algerian man, who is the prime suspect in a plan to attack a church.
Al-Qaeda Suspects Arrested in Foiled Plot to Attack Vatican, Targeting Pope Francis
Ten people were arrested Friday by Italian police on suspicion on planning to target the Vatican and launch attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan, prosecutors said.
Report: Islamic State Finds Replacement After Leader's Injury
Following reports that the leader of the Islamic State terror group had been seriously wounded in a recent U.S.-led airstrike, sources close to the terror group claim a replacement has been found to take over the leader\'s duties.
Letter Sent From Al Qaeda to Hostage's Family: 'Obama Lied'
One day after President Barack Obama revealed the accidental drone death of Al Qaeda hostage Warren Weinstein, details emerge regarding the mysterious letter sent by the terrorist group to the hostage\'s family.
Murder of Priest Near Rome: Police Still Clueless Nearly 2 Weeks After Finding Body
A priest who has been on retreat was found dead in the outskirts of Rome.
Obama Takes Responsibility for Recent Deaths of Al Qaeda Hostages in Pakistan
U.S. President Barack Obama spoke out Thursday in regard to the two hostages being held by Al Qaeda who were accidentally killed in January following a counterterrorism drone strike.
U.S.: Counterterrorism Operation Accidentally Killed 2 Al Qaeda Hostages
The U.S. announced Thursday that two hostages being kept by Al Qaeda were accidentally killed in a recent U.S.-led counterterrorism operation, while two more Americans voluntarily working with the terrorist group were also killed.
Orthodox Church Leader Laments Global Silence Over 2013 Abduction of 2 Bishops in Syria
A Greek Orthodox Church leader has bemoaned the global apathy shown toward the two missing Syrian bishops, one of whom is his brother.
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Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking by Americans United for Life (AUL), which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for her legal efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations. The advocacy organization released its 2027 Life List on Wednesday, evaluating all 50 states according to laws addressing “all bioethical issues from conception to natural death, not just abortion.”
Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview with Tony Perkins on “This Week on Capitol Hill.”
54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.
United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.